7905. sukkah
Lexicon
sukkah: Booth, Tabernacle, Shelter

Original Word: שֻׂכָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: sukkah
Pronunciation: sook-kaw'
Phonetic Spelling: (sook-kaw')
Definition: Booth, Tabernacle, Shelter
Meaning: a dart

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
barbed iron

Feminine of sok in the sense of sek; a dart (as pointed like a thorn) -- barbed iron.

see HEBREW sok

see HEBREW sek

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as sek
Definition
a barb, spear
NASB Translation
harpoons (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[שֻׂכָּה] noun feminine barb, spear; — plural שֻׂכּוֺת Job 40:31.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂכַךְ (sakhakh), which means "to cover" or "to weave."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 956: βέλος (belos) • meaning "dart" or "missile."
Strong's Greek Number 3695: ὀξύνω (oxyno) • related to "sharp" or "to sharpen," often used in the context of weapons.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term שֻׂכָּה, illustrating its significance in biblical texts and its connection to similar Greek terms.

Usage: The term שֻׂכָּה is used in the context of weaponry, specifically referring to a dart or spear. It is a rare term in the Hebrew Bible, appearing in contexts that describe warfare or hunting.

Context: The Hebrew word שֻׂכָּה (sukkah) is a noun that denotes a type of weapon, specifically a dart or spear. This term is rooted in the verb שָׂכַךְ (sakhakh), which conveys the idea of covering or weaving, possibly alluding to the construction or design of the weapon. In ancient Near Eastern culture, darts and spears were common implements in both hunting and military engagements. The use of שֻׂכָּה in the Hebrew Bible is limited, reflecting its specific application in describing armaments. The Berean Standard Bible translates this term in contexts that highlight its function as a projectile weapon, emphasizing its role in combat scenarios.

Forms and Transliterations
בְשֻׂכּ֣וֹת בשכות ḇə·śuk·kō·wṯ ḇəśukkōwṯ vesukKot
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 41:7
HEB: הַֽתְמַלֵּ֣א בְשֻׂכּ֣וֹת עוֹר֑וֹ וּבְצִלְצַ֖ל
NAS: his skin with harpoons, Or his head
KJV: his skin with barbed irons? or his head
INT: fill harpoons his skin cymbal

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7905
1 Occurrence


ḇə·śuk·kō·wṯ — 1 Occ.















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